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Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead the operational supply chain within our Stabiliser & Naval Steering Gear business in Dunfermline.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring materials, supplier quality, inventory and logistics activities support the successful delivery of complex naval and commercial projects.

Reporting into the wider Kongsberg Maritime Supply Chain organisation, the role provides local leadership across Procurement, Supplier Quality, Stores and Import/Export activities, ensuring the business has the right materials, in the right place, at the right time, with the appropriate quality and compliance controls in place.

With continued growth in the UK Naval sector and a significant transformation programme underway, this is an opportunity to shape and develop a highly visible function that directly impacts project and customer success.

You will lead a team responsible for:

  • Procurement Operations
  • Supplier Quality
  • Goods Receiving and Kitting
  • Stores Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Shipping and Dispatch
  • Import/Export Compliance Support
  • Logistics Coordination

You will lead a team of approximately 12 employees through a structure consisting of:

  • Supply Chain Lead
  • Stores Team Lead
  • Import/Export Controller

And will work closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Central Strategic Sourcing teams.

What you will be doing

Leadership

  • Lead and develop the Supply Chain & Logistics function.
  • Provide direction, coaching and support to Supply Chain, Stores and Import/Export teams.
  • Build capability, resilience and succession plans across the function.
  • Establish a culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Operations

  • Ensure material availability supports project and manufacturing schedules.
  • Lead procurement execution activities across Naval, Commercial and Aftermarket programmes.
  • Act as the key escalation point for supply chain risks impacting project delivery.
  • Support bid activity through supply chain feasibility, lead time and risk assessments.

Supplier Quality

  • Lead Supplier Quality activities across the business.
  • Ensure supplier quality risks are identified and managed effectively.
  • Support source inspections, audits and supplier corrective action activities.
  • Drive improvements in supplier performance and quality compliance.

Stores & Inventory

  • Ensure inventory accuracy, traceability and material control.
  • Lead receiving, kitting, storage and dispatch operations.
  • Drive improvements in stock control, inventory performance and warehouse efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, lifting and transport requirements.

Logistics & Import / Export

  • Lead import/export and logistics coordination activities.
  • Ensure shipping documentation and export compliance requirements are effectively managed.
  • Provide guidance and support on customs, freight and export control processes.
  • Maintain effective relationships with freight forwarders and logistics providers.

Business Engagement

  • Participate in Delivery Reviews and Leadership Team activities.
  • Provide visibility of supply chain performance, risks and recovery plans.
  • Act as the primary interface between local operations and Kongsberg Maritime strategic sourcing functions.

We think you should have

We are looking for a strong operational leader with experience working in complex manufacturing, engineering, defence or project-based organisations.

Essential Experience

  • Leadership experience within Supply Chain, Logistics or Materials Management.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Procurement and supplier management experience.
  • Inventory control and warehouse/stores management experience.
  • Experience managing operational supply chain performance in a manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of supplier quality processes and supplier performance management.
  • Experience supporting complex projects with demanding delivery schedules.

Desirable Experience

  • Import/Export and customs knowledge.
  • Defence or Naval sector experience.
  • Export Control awareness.
  • Supplier Quality Management.
  • ERP/MRP system experience.
  • Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies.
  • Knowledge of project-based manufacturing environments.

You are able to

  • A strong people leader.
  • A pragmatic problem solver.
  • Calm under pressure.
  • Customer and delivery focused.
  • Comfortable balancing multiple priorities.
  • A strong communicator who can work effectively across all levels of the organisation.

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

Why join us

This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Join a growing Naval and defence-focused business.
  • Influence a critical function at the heart of project delivery.
  • Lead a diverse team across Procurement, Supplier Quality and Logistics.
  • Play a key role in delivering major UK and international programmes.
  • Support the future growth and transformation of the Dunfermline operation.

Where you will be working
Dunfermline, UK

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Graham Bletcher, VP Stabilisers and Naval Steering Gear

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in maritime technology. We deliver advanced solutions to the merchant fleet, offshore, fishing, and naval vessels, setting new standards for safe, efficient, and sustainable operations - both for new builds and existing fleets. In close collaboration with customers and research environments, we develop technology that solves real challenges at sea.  Today, more than 30,000 vessels operate with our systems on board.  Kongsberg Maritime has more than 8,300 employees in 35 countries.

Our Propulsion and Handling division delivers world class products for propulsion, handling systems and waterjet for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore and naval. Our products enhance operational efficiency and deliver safe, secure, reliable and sustainable products to our valued customers.

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